Series synopsis
O Auto da Compadecida 2 is a comedy drama television series that premiered on TV Globo on January 5, 2026. It ended on January 8, 2026. It was created by Guel Arraes, João Falcão. It stars Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Humberto Martins and Enrique Díaz.
After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida 2.
Premise
After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida 2.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matheus Nachtergaele as João Grilo
- Selton Mello as Chicó
- Humberto Martins as Coronel Ernani
- Enrique Díaz as Joaquim Brejeiro (Cabra)
Guest cast
- Fernanda Montenegro as Compadecida (uncredited)
- Rogério Cardoso as Padre João (uncredited)
- Denise Fraga as Dora (uncredited)
- Diogo Vilela as Eurico (uncredited)
- Luís Melo as Diabo (uncredited)
- Maurício Gonçalves as Jesus (uncredited)
- Marco Nanini as Severino de Aracaju (uncredited)
- Lima Duarte as Bispo (uncredited)
- Luisa Arraes as Beata da Igreja
- Taís Araújo as Compadecida
- Virginia Cavendish as Rosinha
- Fabiula Nascimento as Clarabela Catacão
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 5, 2026 | January 8, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After years away, João Grilo suddenly returns to Taperoá and discovers he’s become a local legend thanks to Chicó’s exaggerated stories. Fame hits fast, and trouble follows immediately. |
January 5, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 João Grilo starts using his reputation to get involved in local politics, playing both sides for his own benefit. New characters enter the chaos, and manipulation becomes the name of the game. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As João’s schemes grow bigger, conflicts explode across Taperoá, from political rivalries to romantic disputes. Chicó struggles to keep up while everything threatens to spiral out of control. |
January 7, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Globo |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 8, 2026 |
| Status | ended |